CAD to Manufacturing Drafter

HR GO Recruitment; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a CAD to Manufacturing Drafter/Detailer for a steelwork and architectural metalwork client in Essex. You will turn design CAD into fabrication-ready drawings and clear workshop instructions. The role covers structural frames and stairs, balustrades with the creation of BOMs and cut lists.

You will produce DXF outputs, specify welds/bolts/tolerances, and coordinate with project managers and shop floor to ensure buildable designs and timely revisions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing fabrication/manufacturing drawings in a steel/metalwork environment (2-5+ years).
• Strong CAD skills and ability to interpret structural/architectural drawings.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes (welding, cutting, drilling, folding), tolerancing and build constraints.
• High attention to detail, good communication, and ability to manage multiple jobs to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate fabrication/manufacturing drawings from structural/architectural drawings and project information.
• Detail structural steelwork (frames, beams/columns, plates/brackets, connections/cleats) and architectural metalwork (stairs, balustrades/handrails, balconies, feature metalwork).
• Create full fabrication packs: GA drawings, part drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs/material lists, cut lists, hole schedules and part numbering.
• Add workshop-ready information including weld symbols, bolt specs, tolerances, finishes/coatings and assembly/installation notes.
• Produce or support CNC/laser/plasma-ready DXF outputs where required, working with production/CNC colleagues to ensure files are correct.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, and the shop floor to resolve technical queries, reduce rework, and ensure designs are buildable.
• Maintain drawing revisions/document control and issue-for-manufacture (IFM) updates promptly.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Fabrication knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Tekla/Advance Steel

Job description

CAD to Manufacturing Drafter / Detailer (Structural Steel Frames & Architectural Metalwork)

Expanding steelwork and metalwork fabrication business have a new role for a CAD to Manufacturing Drafter/Detailer to turn design/structural CAD information into fabrication-ready drawings and clear workshop instructions. The work spans structural steel frames as well as a wide variety of architectural and miscellaneous metalwork and will involve elements of design.

The Role (Key Responsibilities):

• Produce accurate fabrication/manufacturing drawings from structural/architectural drawings and project information.
• Detail structural steelwork (frames, beams/columns, plates/brackets, connections/cleats as required) and architectural metalwork (stairs, balustrades/handrails, balconies, feature metalwork).
• Create full fabrication packs: GA drawings, part drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs/material lists, cut lists, hole schedules and part numbering.
• Add workshop-ready information including weld symbols, bolt specs, tolerances, finishes/coatings and assembly/installation notes.
• Produce or support CNC/laser/plasma-ready DXF outputs where required, working with production/CNC colleagues to ensure files are correct.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, and the shop floor to resolve technical queries, reduce rework, and ensure designs are buildable.
• Maintain drawing revisions/document control and issue-for-manufacture (IFM) updates promptly.

What We're Looking For (Essential):

• Proven experience producing fabrication/manufacturing drawings in a steel/metalwork environment (typically 2-5+ years).
• Strong CAD skills.
• Good understanding of fabrication processes (welding, cutting, drilling, folding), tolerancing, and practical build constraints.
• High attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to manage multiple jobs to deadlines.

Desirable:

• Tekla/Advance Steel modelling and steelwork detailing experience.
• Experience detailing stairs/handrails/balconies and understanding of site fit-up considerations.
• Ability to generate DXF/CNC-ready outputs and support nesting/material optimisation.
• Portfolio examples showing structural steel and architectural metalwork drawings.

Location, Hours & Package:

Location: Essex (office-based with regular workshop interaction; occasional site visits may be required). Hours: Full-time, (part time may be considered). This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered.